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NJCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Emma Albanese of Southeast climbs to No. 1 at 117 pounds after a strong performance at the Luther Hill Open. Albanese, a four-time Nevada state champion, won by technical fall over returning national champion Ariah Mervilus of Indian Hills.

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NCAA Division III Wrestling Rankings

John Santowski of Washington and Lee moves into the top five at 197 pounds after winning a championship at the Messiah Invitational. Santowski earned the title with a 7-2 victory over previous No. 3 Will Davis of Elizabethtown, avenging a loss from the same event last season.
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NCAA Division II Wrestling Rankings

Jason Henschel of Central Oklahoma climbs to No. 3 at 133 pounds after a 2-0 weekend, which included a 10-5 victory over previous No. 1 Jimmy Anderson of Ouachita Baptist. Henschel, a Kansas native, is a two-time NJCAA national finalist.
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NCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Val Solorio of Iowa moves into the 103-pound rankings at No. 2 after winning a title at the Luther Hill Open. Solorio outscored her opponents 52-5.

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NJCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Emma Albanese of Southeast climbs to No. 1 at 117 pounds after a strong performance at the Luther Hill Open. Albanese, a four-time Nevada state champion, won by technical fall over returning national champion Ariah Mervilus of Indian Hills.
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NCAA Division III Wrestling Rankings

John Santowski of Washington and Lee moves into the top five at 197 pounds after winning a championship at the Messiah Invitational. Santowski earned the title with a 7-2 victory over previous No. 3 Will Davis of Elizabethtown, avenging a loss from the same event last season.
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NCAA Division II Wrestling Rankings

Jason Henschel of Central Oklahoma climbs to No. 3 at 133 pounds after a 2-0 weekend, which included a 10-5 victory over previous No. 1 Jimmy Anderson of Ouachita Baptist. Henschel, a Kansas native, is a two-time NJCAA national finalist.
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NCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Val Solorio of Iowa moves into the 103-pound rankings at No. 2 after winning a title at the Luther Hill Open. Solorio outscored her opponents 52-5.
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NCAA Division I Wrestling Rankings

Zack Ryder of Oklahoma State moves up two spots to No. 4 at 184 pounds after a dominant performance at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Ryder, a transfer from Penn State, won by major decision over returning All-American Jaxon Smith of Maryland.
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NAIA Men's Wrestling Rankings

Garavous Kouekabakilaho and the Grand View Vikings begin the season ranked No. 1 in the NAIA men's wrestling rankings. Kouekabakilaho, a two-time national champion at 197 pounds, is one of three returning national champions for Grand View.
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NAIA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Latifah McBryde and the Life Running Eagles sit atop the NAIA women's wrestling rankings. Latifah (160) and sister Zaynah (138) are both ranked No. 1 in their respective weight classes.
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NJCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Five-time defending national champion Indian Hills returns a roster loaded with talent. Returning national champion Ariah Mervilus is one of four No. 1-ranked wrestlers for top-ranked Indian Hills.
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NJCAA Men's Wrestling Rankings

Western Wyoming begins the season ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA men's wrestling rankings. Coach Art Castillo's team has three No. 1-ranked wrestlers and eight wrestlers ranked in the top three.
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NCAA Division III Wrestling Rankings

Three-time All-American Cooper Willis is back for Augsburg. He is ranked No. 1 at 165 pounds after finishing as NCAA runner-up last season. The Auggies sit atop the tournament rankings and dual meet rankings.
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NCAA Division II Wrestling Rankings

Two-time national champion David Hunsberger returns for Lander. Hunsberger is ranked No. 1 at 165 pounds. Lander is ranked No. 2 behind Nebraska-Kearney in both the tournament rankings and dual meet rankings.
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NCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings

Kylie Welker and the Iowa Hawkeyes open the season ranked No. 1 in the NCAA women's wrestling rankings. Welker, a two-time national champion in college, recently won her second U23 world title. She sits atop the rankings at 180 pounds and is one of 10 Hawkeyes ranked in the top eight.
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NCAA Division I Wrestling Rankings

Mitchell Mesenbrink and the four-time defending national champion Penn State Nittany Lions begin the season ranked No. 1 in the tournament rankings and dual meet rankings. Mesenbrink is one of four Penn State wrestlers ranked No. 1.
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NCAA champion Henson to redshirt

2024 NCAA champion Caleb Henson of Virginia Tech will be utilizing his redshirt for the 2025-2026 season, announced Hokies head wrestling coachTony Robie.

DuVall named head women's wrestling coach at Alma

ALMA, Mich. -- Alma College Athletics is proud to announce Derick DuVall as the second head women's wrestling coach in program history, as announced by In...

Seton Hill adds national champ Fanning to staff

National champion and two time All-American Terrance Fanning has joined the Seton Hill program as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 Season.
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Dixon joins Ferrum coaching staff

Rayshawn Dixon, one of the most decorated athletes in school history, will join the Ferrum College wrestling coaching staff this season as assistant coach.

Basford named associate head coach at Glenville State

Glenville State wrestling head coach Dylan Cottrell has announced the hiring of Chris Basford as the program's associate head coach.
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Casto returns to The Citadel as assistant coach

The Citadel wrestling announced the hiring of former standout Dazjon Casto on Wednesday morning as the program's new assistant coach, per a release from interim head coach Luke Welch.
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Prieto tapped to build women's wrestling program at Garden City

Garden City Community College announced the hiring of Carlos Prieto as the first head coach of the newly established women's wrestling program.
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Grand View names Henderson head wrestling coach

Grand View announced the promotion of Grant Henderson to head men's wrestling coach, succeeding longtime mentor and coach Nick Mitchell.
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Legendary coach Mitchell departs from Grand View

Grand View University announced the departure of head wrestling coach Nick Mitchell, after a historic tenure that has set the standard for excellence in collegiate wrestling. After 17 seasons leading the Vikings, Mitchell will step away from coaching to pursue an opportunity outside of collegiate athletics.
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Seeds, matchups announced for National Duals Invitational

The top four seeds and first-round matchups for the 2025 National Duals Invitational were announced Tuesday night.